22 September, 2009 IGD Retail Analysis reports: Market share data for the UK Grocery market from TNS has shown a slight slow-down over the past month, with the market growing by 5.2% in the 12 weeks to 6 September 2009.  According to the market research agency, “recession panic” is beginning to leave the mindset of both consumer and retailer alike, with Waitrose proving to be the key beneficiary – growing by 11.2% compared with the previous year, aided by the performance of it...

Hunting around for different grocery offers today got me thinking:  what’s the difference between Ocado and Waitrose Deliver?  Katy from Waitrose Customer Services explains “The Waitrose Deliver service is only available in 94 Waitrose branches at present, however do have plans to roll out more branches and will promote this in the relevant branches near the time of launch. Customers wishing to check if we deliver in their area can enter their postcode on our website www.waitrosed...

If you visit the Ocado website www.ocado.com you’ll see they are currently price matching Tesco* on branded goods and offer exclusive Internet Only Prices** on Waitrose ‘own-label’ groceries. Ocado allows Waitrose shoppers the convenience of buying their groceries online and having them home delivered to their door. Ocado believes ”that you should be able to shop for a fair price without compromising on quality or service. As well as our celebrated Tesco price match* on b...